Madden NFL 09
by Electronic Arts
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Product Summary
Brand: EAAudio: English (Unknown)
Release Date: 2008-08-12
Platform: PLAYSTATION 3
Model: 15782841
Publisher: Electronic Arts
Product features:
- Published by Electronic Arts
- Game Genre: Sports, Game Sub-Genre: Football
- John Madden Theme
- For 1 to 4 players
- The Madden Phenomenon
- Madden NFL 09: Prima Official Game Guide (Prima Official Game Guides)
- Madden NFL 09 Limited Edition Bundle: Prima Official Game Guide
Video Game Reviews of Madden NFL 09
Customer Review: Fed Up with this Game.
Summary: 2 Stars
Alright, first let me say this is a HUGE dissapointment for me. A lot of people have already pointed out the big drawbacks. Let me just add some more now after playing this title for a little bit.
One, I can't run against anybody in this game! Now maybe you think I'm bad at it and griping, but on pro level or higher, it is just impossible for me, and isn't fun at all. Using the pats, who for some reason have all of their lineman at 90 or higher, just don't block. Before the ball is handed off, their are two players already on me. It never fails. The AI cheats in this game so big. If I call a Run play, they will always knowingly have 8 in the box. If I call a pass play, they always have the perfect defense setup. If I audible from one to another in the same formation, you see the defense setup accordingly. For example, I'll come out with two wrs to the left, one to the right on a pass play. I Audible to a counter, no motion on my players. But suddenly they run around the field and are set up with the perfect stop. This is just ridiculous already!
Two, The way the menu is configured for this is bizarre. Sometimes, I get lost amongst all the options, and have no idea what the heck i'm doing, then the menu dissapears, and aaaaahhhhhhh.
Three, People have talked about the no refs, no chaing gang, broken instant replays not working- they look cheap. Well, something I haven't seen mentioned is while your playing a game in a season, YOUR the ONLY one playing a game! No updates from around the league, no AI games going on like in previous versions past. If you are on MNF, after the game is over, there are still the sunday games to simulate. It's dumb.
Four, the player movements at the snap and other gameplay features, I don't know, i try to be a defensive lineman, and it recommends a button to press to beat my current opponent off the line. Intead my guy just launches to god knows where, before he can recover. I can't play any one on defense, because this little random launch with a DB means blown coverage! Also some buttons were switched around like the jukes, so i'll still try to juke with L2 and for some reason the ball is laterralled ten yards downfield! The laterall shouldn't even be a button unless it's part of a called play where it wouldn't need a button. By the way, i've yet to come across any trick plays. Another gameplay option is sometimes the opponent AI will punt the ball with under a minute to go on first down, bizzare to say the least!
There are many other things to complain about, but my primary thing is I NEED A GAME WHERE I CAN RUN THE BALL! It's so frustrating, and I'm just dissapointed in this game right now. I'm getting rid of it, every time I pick it up, I think maybe i'm over reacting, and then twenty minutes in, AAAAHHHHHHHHHHHHH!!! Do the people that make this game actually enjoy playing football at all? I get the feeling the people who made this never touched a football on a playing field in their lifes, and always root for the winning team. This isn't something a fan of the game would enjoy playing!
Description of Madden NFL 09
Madden NFL 09 delivers its most complete NFL football package ever. Whether you're a seasoned veteran or picking up the game for the first time, you will enjoy a unique yet challenging experience, thanks to the innovative Adaptive Difficulty Engine, which tailors the game to match your playing style. Instantly improve your game with the all-new virtual Training Center or incorporate feedback with EA SPORTS BackTrack, allowing you to learn from your mistakes on the fly. With a new broadcast presentation and online leagues, plus more than 85 new features and enhancements, Madden NFL 09 is the most authentic and adaptable game in sports video game history. An all-new Adaptive Difficulty Engine assesses your proficiency in the core skills areas of football. An innovative, Virtual Training Center allows you to fine-tune your game in a holographic environment, while EA SPORTS BackTrack provides customized feedback, giving you a chance to learn from your mistakes. Take what you've learned and run the play again with EA SPORTS Rewind. Set your sights on the Vince Lombardi Trophy in an all-new network television-style broadcast as Cris Collinsworth and Tom Hammond call the action from the booth. A more immersive and visually stunning presentation package also includes a new Options OnDemand Picture-in-Picture playcall window giving you access to a wealth of stats, customized tips, and in-game options--all at your fingertips without having to pause the game. Make a run for the postseason for the first time online. Featuring trades and statistical tracking for Online Leagues, up to 32 teams can battle it out using all-new flex scheduling. With an enhanced graphics engine and new player models, linemen battle in the trenches with more bulky physiques while backs and receivers fly around the field with a more sleek and slimmer look. Featuring the most realistic-looking grass and field turf ever in a sports game, new weather andTwo decades ago Madden NFL exploded onto the scene with staggeringly authentic football action and a strategic, by-the-playbook approach to the game previously absent in sports video games. With Madden NFL 09, 20 years of innovation culminate in a new apex in the series' groundbreaking realism. Savor the pulse-pounding excitement as Madden NFL 09 delivers an intense, real-world pro football experience like only legendary coach John Madden can. The action of the gridiron comes alive with stunning graphics, innovative plays and multiplayer competition that thrusts you into the center of the game with no nonsense and no mercy.
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| The NFL bursts from your screen with multiplayer action and gameplay that pushes you to the limit, no matter what your skill level. In Madden NFL 09, the play is more realistic than ever before with the all-new Total Control Animation System. Execute instantaneous combo moves, bobble catches, user-controlled celebrations and more for a game that looks and feels like it's straight out of the NFL. Stadiums leap off the screen to dazzling effect with an enhanced graphics engine that delivers turf and grass so realistic you can almost feel it give beneath your feet, as well as authentic weather and stadium lighting effects. New player models more genuinely replicate the real physiques of the pros, from sleeker receivers to bulkier linemen, to provide an even more authentic experience on the field. Immerse yourself in the full NFL experience with an all-new network television-style broadcast featuring Cris Collinsworth and Tom Hammond. The new Options OnDemand Picture-in-Picture window gives you instant access to stats, tips and more without having to pause the game. Plus, for the first time make a run for the postseason online as you battle among up to 32 teams. Live the NFL experience in all its brutal glory with Madden NFL 09 as you savor the thrill and punishment of professional football like you can find only in this renowned series. | ||||||
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